Estimating Manager - Lead Preconstruction & Bid Strategy

RockBridge Search; North Salt Lake (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in North Salt Lake, UT seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating department from concept through bid submission. You will partner with executives, PMs, field leaders, and clients to ensure competitive, accurate proposals and seamless handoffs after award.

Lead a high-performing team, oversee preconstruction for various project types, and leverage cost data and market trends to improve accuracy and profitability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction estimating with progressive leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing estimating team.
• Direct preconstruction and estimating efforts for commercial, industrial, civil, or concrete projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to identify requirements and risks.
• Prepare and oversee detailed quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, labor projections, and pricing strategies.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier bid solicitation, analysis, and negotiations.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Construction estimating

Reading drawings

Project budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Team development

Tools

OST

Procore

Excel

Office Suite

Bid management software

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment in North Salt Lake, UT seeks an Estimating Manager to lead the estimating department from concept through bid submission. You will partner with executives, PMs, field leaders, and clients to ensure competitive, accurate proposals and seamless handoffs after award.

Lead a high-performing team, oversee preconstruction for various project types, and leverage cost data and market trends to improve accuracy and profitability.